Merchandise Processor Gainesville FT

Goodwill of Greater Washington • Gainesville, VA

7d

About The Position

Partner with retail team members in a high-energy, fast-paced environment to perform inventory management responsibilities. Sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale in the retail store. The role includes assessing merchandise for sales-floor suitability, quality, pricing, value, and salability; sorting apparel; and preparing merchandise for display. The position also involves serving donors and retail customers, maintaining safety and productivity standards, and keeping a clean, neat uniform and appearance.

Requirements

• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and effectively with associates and customers.
• Ability to walk, stoop, stand, bend, lift, kneel, and climb continuously for prolonged periods, up to 7 hours per 8-hour shift.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of previous work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience working with merchandise pricing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Multilingual skills with proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Transfer merchandise from containers and determine whether it is appropriate for the sales floor according to established guidelines.
• Stay informed about brand names, designer labels, current styles, and vintage styles.
• Prepare items for the sales floor and evaluate their quality, pricing, value, and salability.
• Count processed items and record them on the official log.
• Sort apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories according to quota.
• Place items on hangers, put hangers on rolling racks, and transport them to the sales floor while keeping similar items grouped.
• Count clothing pieces and record them on the Daily Hanger Report.
• Place non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate container.
• Follow safety and security practices, including reporting hazards and injuries to the manager on duty.
• Maintain a pace that meets required productivity goals for pieces processed.
• Maintain a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
• Assist with collecting and stocking donated merchandise.
• Provide excellent service to donors and retail customers.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Option for same-day pay.
• Accrued personal time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Premium pay for working certain holidays.
• Basic life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Individual and family medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to an employee assistance program (EAP).
• 403(b)/401(k) plan with match available after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed